Sugar Substitutes

This Health Canada consumer and professional fact sheet provides general information on aspartame, saccharin, sugar alcohols (polyols) and polydextros...

2021-10-26 · Handout

Do children who are hyperactive or children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who consume diets low in sugar, compared to children who consume diets high in sugar, experience fewer ADHD symptoms?

Hypoglycemia – Low Blood Sugar in Adults (infographic)

A consumer infographic from the Diabetes Canada providing information about the signs and management of low blood sugar levels in adults.

2019-05-08 · Handout

Diabetes UK: Checking Your Blood Sugar Levels

Information from Diabetes UK for individuals with diabetes about how to test blood sugar levels to manage diabetes and reduce your risk of complicatio...

2022-02-08 · Handout

Diabète Québec - Sugar Substitute

Information from Diabète Québec providing an overview of common types of sweeteners as well as common uses.

2021-10-27 · Handout

Are there any specific considerations with regard to the use of sweeteners (e.g. nonnutritive, artificial, intense, low calorie, sugar substitutes) and sugar alcohols in children?

Sweeteners Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding sweeteners.

2023-11-24 · Recommendations and Evidence

What effect do sweeteners (e.g. nonnutritive, artificial, intense, low calorie, sugar substitutes) have on cardiometabolic health?

What effect do sweeteners (e.g. nonnutritive, artificial, intense, low calorie, sugar substitutes) have on the management of diabetes?

Tax and Sugar-sweetened Beverages